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Best pellet grills for UK gardens

Chosen from what the Amazon listings state, not tested by us. How we pick

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  • Best overall

    Traeger Pro Series 22: 3,690 cm² barrel pellet grill

    A 3,690 cm² cooking area is the largest of the pellet grills in this guide.

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  • Best value

    Pit Boss 10697 tabletop: 180 to 500 °F, slide-plate

    A slide-plate opens for direct flame grilling, which most pellet grills cannot do.

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  • Most features

    Weber Searwood: pellet grill with Weber Connect

    The listing names direct grilling as well as indirect grilling and smoking.

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A pellet grill feeds hardwood pellets from a hopper into a small firepot with an auger, and a fan and controller keep the temperature where you set it. That makes long cooks far easier than with charcoal, but it brings its own needs: a mains socket outdoors, dry storage for pellets in a damp climate and a cover for the electronics. Hopper size decides how long you can cook before topping up, and the temperature range tells you whether the grill can sear as well as smoke. In a British garden, wind and cold pull heat from thin steel, so a heavier body helps. Check the plug and voltage too, because some listings are for grills built for other markets. This guide compares six pellet grills by temperature range, hopper, cooking area, weight and controller, from the listings only.

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The products in detail

No. 1 · Traeger

Traeger Pro Series 22: 3,690 cm² barrel pellet grill

Traeger's Pro Series 22 barrel pellet grill with 3,690 cm² of cooking area and a built-in display. The full-size choice here for families who want to smoke and roast regularly.

In its favour

  • A 3,690 cm² cooking area is the largest of the pellet grills in this guide.
  • At 57.2 kg the heavier barrel body should hold heat better on cool evenings.
  • A built-in display controller sets and shows the cooking temperature.

Good to know

  • The listing does not state hopper size or temperature range, so check Traeger's sheet.
  • A full-size barrel grill needs a mains socket and a sheltered spot nearby.
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Listing title: Traeger Pro Series 22 Grill Barrel Pella or Pellet Black, Blue – Barbe...

No. 2 · PIT BOSS

Pit Boss 10697 tabletop: 180 to 500 °F, slide-plate

A tabletop pellet grill with a 180 to 500 °F range, a 5 lb hopper and a slide-plate for direct flame grilling. A compact way to get pellet smoking and searing on a small patio.

In its favour

  • A slide-plate opens for direct flame grilling, which most pellet grills cannot do.
  • A 180 to 500 °F range covers low smoking through to hot roasting.
  • A compact 61 cm wide tabletop body suits small patios and outdoor tables.

Good to know

  • A 5 lb hopper needs topping up on long cooks.
  • 256 sq in of grates is small for a family brisket or several racks of ribs.
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Listing title: PIT Boss 10697 Tabletop Pellet Grill Mahogany

No. 3 · Weber

Weber Searwood: pellet grill with Weber Connect

Weber's Searwood pellet grill with Weber Connect technology for direct and indirect grilling and smoking. A heavy, well-supported option for people already in the Weber system.

In its favour

  • The listing names direct grilling as well as indirect grilling and smoking.
  • Weber Connect technology links the grill to Weber's app for monitoring.
  • At 72.5 kg it is the heaviest and most solid grill in this guide.

Good to know

  • The listing does not give hopper size, temperature range or cooking area.
  • Its 99 x 56 x 84 cm body and weight make it a grill to place once.
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Listing title: Weber Searwood Pellet Grill

No. 4 · Traeger

Traeger Ranger: tabletop with griddle and meat probe

A tabletop Traeger with a Digital Arc Controller, a cast iron griddle, a meat probe and Keep Warm mode. It suits small gardens and trips away where a big barrel will not fit.

In its favour

  • A cast iron griddle comes in the box alongside porcelain-coated grates.
  • A built-in meat probe shows the food's internal temperature on the controller.
  • Keep Warm mode holds food once cooked until everyone is ready to eat.

Good to know

  • The listing does not give hopper size, cooking area or temperature range.
  • A tabletop body cooks less food at once than a full barrel grill.
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Listing title: Traeger Ranger Portable Wood Pellet Grill & Smoker, Cast Iron Griddle

No. 5 · ONLYFIRE GRILLS

Onlyfire GS313: tabletop with probe and warming rack

A stainless tabletop pellet grill with a 180 to 500 °F range, a 4 lb hopper, a meat probe and a warming rack. A compact starter grill for small patios and occasional smoking.

In its favour

  • A meat probe plugs into the control panel to show the food's temperature.
  • Auto-adjusting pellet feed with a fan helps hold the set temperature.
  • A warming rack adds a second level to the 187 sq in main grid.

Good to know

  • A 4 lb hopper is the smallest here and needs refilling on long cooks.
  • The chimneyless design is different from most pellet grills; read the manual on venting.
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Listing title: ONLYFIRE GRILLS BBQ Wood Pellet Grill Smoker, Blue GS313

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